At the end of the 16th century the fortress lost its defensive function (the fortress of Palmanova had been built) and became a lookout point on the eastern borders of …

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Alberto Lionking

November 23, 2023

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The fortress was built by the Patriarchs of Aquileia in the Middle Ages on the ruins of late ancient structures. In 1409 it passed to the Counts of Gorizia and in 1420 to Venice, where it remained until 1797. During the Venetian domination it was reinforced again and elected as a stronghold of the defensive line of the eastern border.
Partly destroyed by the war, the fortress was restored by the Superintendency between 1950 and 1955. Since 30 March 1970 it has been home to the Speleo-Paleontological Museum, in which over ten thousand historical-scientific finds are on display.

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Davide Fioraso

July 20, 2023

Running

The Rocca di Monfalcone is a fortified building of medieval origin that stands on the first hills that border the city. Still considered the symbol of Monfalcone today, it was …

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Location: Monfalcone, Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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